How HIBS operates.
Governance begins internally. HIBS maintains these commitments in its own operations and in every engagement.
Equal Opportunity
HIBS chooses the people it works with on merit, whatever their gender, background or identity. Its judgement comes from bringing evidence from different disciplines together, and depends on that breadth.
Ethical Conduct
All engagements are governed by formal confidentiality agreements, conflict-of-interest protocols, and a code of conduct that applies to all work done on behalf of HIBS.
Responsible AI
HIBS applies responsible AI principles to its own operations and client engagements. This includes transparency about material AI use, human accountability for professional judgements, appropriate safeguards for confidential information, and consideration of relevant governance standards and regulatory requirements, including ISO/IEC 42001 and the EU AI Act.
Pro Bono
HIBS takes on a limited number of pro bono mandates each year for public bodies and not-for-profits working in the public interest. Priority goes to work that serves underrepresented groups. Mandates are selected on the same basis as all HIBS work and held to the same standards, including the same rules on independence.